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How update iPad to new version

How to update new version

iPad, iPadOS 13

Posted on Nov 20, 2020 7:30 PM

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Posted on Nov 21, 2020 9:10 AM

Whether you are able to update your iPad to a newer version of iOS/iPadOS will be dictated by your iPad model - and the currently installed version of iOS. You can find this information here:

Settings > General > About


Not sure which iPad you have? Identify your iPad model.


Here is a list of the highest version of iOS supported by the older models of iPad (for simplicity - “generations” are shortened to a number) that are restricted in their ability to be updated:


iPad1 - iOS 5.1.1

iPad2, iPad3 and iPad mini1 - iOS 9.3.5 (WiFi Only models), iOS 9.3.6 (WiFi & Cellular)

iPad4 - iOS 10.3.3 (WiFi Only), iOS 10.3.4 (WiFi & Cellular)

iPad Air1, iPad mini2 and iPad mini3 - iOS 12.4.9.


Newer models, not appearing in this list, are all able to be updated to the current version, iPadOS 14.2.


If your iPad is capable of update to a newer version of iOS/iPadOS than is currently installed, these support pages should be helpful:


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Nov 21, 2020 9:10 AM in response to roshan207

Whether you are able to update your iPad to a newer version of iOS/iPadOS will be dictated by your iPad model - and the currently installed version of iOS. You can find this information here:

Settings > General > About


Not sure which iPad you have? Identify your iPad model.


Here is a list of the highest version of iOS supported by the older models of iPad (for simplicity - “generations” are shortened to a number) that are restricted in their ability to be updated:


iPad1 - iOS 5.1.1

iPad2, iPad3 and iPad mini1 - iOS 9.3.5 (WiFi Only models), iOS 9.3.6 (WiFi & Cellular)

iPad4 - iOS 10.3.3 (WiFi Only), iOS 10.3.4 (WiFi & Cellular)

iPad Air1, iPad mini2 and iPad mini3 - iOS 12.4.9.


Newer models, not appearing in this list, are all able to be updated to the current version, iPadOS 14.2.


If your iPad is capable of update to a newer version of iOS/iPadOS than is currently installed, these support pages should be helpful:


How update iPad to new version

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